Cross Technologies 2016-109 Owner's manual

Brand: Cross Technologies

Model: 2016-109

Type: Owner's manual

Cross Technologies 2016-109 is a rack-mountable downconverter that converts 10.95 GHz to 11.7 GHz input signals to 70 MHz with low group delay and flat frequency response. Some example use cases for the 2016-109 include:

Satellite communications: Downconverting signals from a satellite for further processing.
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Test and measurement: Downconverting signals for analysis or measurement.

Satellite communications: Downconverting signals from a satellite for further processing.
Electronic warfare: Downconverting signals for analysis or jamming.
Radar systems: Downconverting radar signals for processing and display.
Test and measurement: Downconverting signals for analysis or measurement.

Instruction Manual

Model 2016-109

Downconverter

August 2016, Rev. 0

EXECUTE

MODEL 2016

CROSS TECHNOLOGIES INC.

F = 11200.125

G = +30 REF=INT

REMOTE POWERALARM

DOWNCONVERTER

Data, drawings, and other material contained herein are proprietary to Cross Technologies, Inc.,

but may be reproduced or duplicated without the prior permission of Cross Technologies, Inc.

for purposes of operating the equipment.

When ordering parts from Cross Technologies, Inc., be sure to include the equipment model number,

equipment serial number, and a description of the part.

CROSS TECHNOLOGIES, INC.

6170 Shiloh Road

Alpharetta, Georgia 30005

(770) 886-8005

FAX (770) 886-7964

Toll Free 888-900-5588

WEB www.crosstechnologies.com

E-MAIL [email protected]

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

MODEL 2016-109 Downconverter

TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE

Warranty 2

1.0 General 3

1.1 Equipment Description 3

1.2 Technical Characteristics 4

1.3 Monitor & Control Interface 6

1.4 Environmental Use Information 9

2.0 Installation 10

2.1 Mechanical 10

2.2 Rear Panel Inputs & Outputs 11

2.3 Front Panel Controls & Indicators 11

2.4 Operation 12

2.5 Menu Settings 13

WARRANTY - The following warranty applies to all Cross Technologies, Inc. products.

All Cross Technologies, Inc. products are warranted against defective materials and

workmanship for a period of one year after shipment to customer. Cross Technologies,

Inc.’s obligation under this warranty is limited to repairing or, at Cross Technologies, Inc.’s

option, replacing parts, subassemblies, or entire assemblies. Cross Technologies, Inc. shall

not be liable for any special, indirect, or consequential damages. This warranty does not

cover parts or equipment which have been subject to misuse, negligence, or accident by the

customer during use. All shipping costs for warranty repairs will be prepaid by the

customer. There are not other warranties, express or implied, except as stated herein.

CROSS TECHNOLOGIES, INC.

6170 Shiloh Road

Alpharetta, Georgia 30005

(770) 886-8005

FAX (770) 886-7964

Toll Free 888-900-5588

WEB www.crosstechnologies.com

E-MAIL [email protected]

2016-109 Manual_Rev 0 Page 2 08/25/16

MODEL 2016-109 Downconverter

1.0 General

1.1 Equipment Description

The 2016-109 Downconverter converts 10.95 to 11.7 GHz in 125 kHz steps to 70 ± 18 MHz with low group

delay and flat frequency response. Synthesized local oscillators (LO) provide low phase noise and ± 0.01 ppm

stability frequency selection. Multi-function push button switches select the RF frequency, gain, and other

parameters. Front panel LEDs provide indication of DC power (green), PLL alarm (red), and remote operation

(yellow). Gain is adjustable manually over a +30 to +50 dB range as adjusted by the front panel multi-function

push-button switches. Remote operation allows selection of frequency and gain. Parameter selection and

frequency and gain settings appear on the LCD display. Connectors are BNC female for IF output and the

external reference input and output, and SMA female for the RF input. External 10 MHz is standard. A 10 MHz

output connector contains either the internal or external 10 MHz reference signal. The unit is powered by a 100-

240 ±10% VAC power supply, and housed in a 1 3/4” X 19” X 16” rack mount chassis.

EXECUTE

MODEL 2016

CROSS TECHNOLOGIES INC.

F = 11200.125

G = +30 REF=INT

REMOTE POWERALARM

DOWNCONVERTER

FRONT

GND

J3J10J18

RF IN

10 MHZ REF

OUTPUT

10 MHZ

EXT REF

INPUT

MONITOR

AND

CONTROL

IF OUT

15 234

6789

J20

REAR

FIGURE 1.1 Model 2016-109 Front and Rear Panels

10.95

11.7

GHz

MHz

OUT

CONTROLLER

F=11200.125

G=+30.0 REF=INT

VAR

ATT

EXT

10 MHz*

VAR

ATT

INT

10 MHz

2016-109 Block Diagram

FIGURE 1.2 Model 2016-109 Downconverter Block Diagram

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1.2 Technical Characteristics

Non-invertin

Fre

uenc

Sense

Channel Characteristics

nthesizer Characteristics

125 kHz minimum Fre

uenc

Ste

0.01 ns/MHz

arabolic; 0.03 ns/MHz linear; 1 ns ri

le Grou

Dela

, Maximum

±1.5 dB

10.95 - 11.7 GHz

;

± 0.6 dB

36 MHz BW Fre

uenc

Res

onse

> 50 dB minimum S

urious Res

onse

3 dBm ± 3 dB 10 MHz Level

(

In & Out

)

±0.01

m internal reference

;

external reference in

ut Fre

uenc

Accurac

< -50 dB

in band Ima

e Re

ection

+ 30 to +50 dB, 1 dB ste

s Gain Ran

(

ustable

)

BNC

(

female

)

(

SeeTABLE 2.2 for other o

tions

)

IF Connector

Other

100-24 ±10% VAC, 47-63 Hz, 45 watts maximum Power

19 inch, 1RU Standard Chassis 1.75” hi

h X 16.0” dee

Size

DB9 - NO or NC Contact Closure on Alarm Alarm/Remote Connector

BNC

(

female

)

, 50Ω/75Ω 10 MHz Connectors

SMA

(

female

)

(

SeeTABLE 2.2 for other o

tions

)

RF Connector

-100 -90 -80 -70 -60

1MHz 100kHz 10kHz 1kHz 100 MHz

dBC/Hz

Phase Noise @ Frequency >

Green LED

External Contact Closure Power

Yellow LED Remote

Controls

Indicators

DIrect readout LCD,

ushbutton switches or remote selection Fre

uenc

/ Gain Selection

Red LED Alarm

TABLE 1.0 2016-109 Downconverter Specifications*

-70 to -40 dBm Level Ran

-30 dBm @ +30 dB

ain 1dB Com

ression

10.95 to 11.7 GHz Fre

uenc

+5 dBm 1dB Com

ression

-25 to -5 dBm Level Ran

Out

ut Characteristics

70 ± 18 MHz Fre

uenc

75Ω / 18 dB

(

See TABLE 2.2 for connector o

tions

)

edance / Return Loss

50Ω / 14 dB

(

See TABLE 2.2 for connector o

tions

)

edance / Return Loss

2016-109 available options, see next page...

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2016-109 available options ...

50Ω SMA

(

)

, 50Ω BNC

(

)

- S

50Ω N-t

(

)

, 75Ω BNC

(

)

- N

50Ω N-t

(

50Ω BNC

(

)

- M

Connectors/Im

edance

Ethernet with TCP/IP

Telenet

- W28

Ethernet with Web Browser & SNMP - W18

Ethernet with Web Browser - W8

Available O

tions

RS-485 Remote Interface - Q

*+10 to +40 degrees C; Specifications subject to change without notice. ® 2016 Cross Technologies, Inc.

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1.3 Monitor and Control Interface

A) Remote serial interface

Protocol: RS-232C, 9600 baud rate, no parity, 8 data bits, 1 start bit, and 1 stop bit.

(RS-232C, RS-422, or RS-485 - option -Q)

Female DB-9

PC Com Port

Male DB-9

2015/16/17 M&CPort

M&C Cable Diagram - Cross Technologies Frequency Converters

Connector: Rear panel, DB-9 female

J10 Pinouts (RS-232C/422/485)

Pinouts (RS-232C/422/485)

Pin Function

1 Rx-

2 Rx+ (RS-232C)

3 Tx+ (RS-232C)

4Tx-

5GND

6 Alarm Relay: Common

7 Alarm Relay: Normally Open

8 Not Used

9 Alarm Relay: Normally Closed

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B) Status Requests

Table 1.1 lists the status requests for the 2016-109 and briefly describes them.

* PLEASE NOTE: The two character {aa}(00-31) prefix, in the table below,

should be used ONLY when R

S-485, (OPTION-Q), is selected.

TABLE 1.1 2016-109 Status

Requests

Status Requests

TABLE 1.1 2016-109 Status Requests

Command Syntax* Description

Command Status {aaS1} Returns {S1bbbbbbbbccA} where:

• bbbbbbbb = Rx frequency (in kHz)

• cc = Rx gain

• A = summary alarm; 1=alarmed, 0=normal

10MHz Ref Status {aaS2} Returns {S2E} where:

• E = EXT 10MHz status (1 = on, 0 = off)

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C) Commands - Table 1.1 lists the commands for the 2016-109 and briefly describes them. After a

command is sent the 2016-109 sends a return “>” indicating the command has been received and executed.

General Command Format - The general command format is {aaCND...}, where:

{ = start byte

aa = address (RS-485 only - option -Q)

C = 1 character, either C (command) or S (status)

N = 1 character command or status request

D = 1 character or more of data (depends on command)

} = stop byte

* PLEASE NOTE: The two character {aa}(00-31) prefix, in the table below,

should be used ONLY when R

S-485, (OPTION-Q), is selected.

Table 1.2 2016-109 Commmands

Commands

Command Syntax* Description

Set Receiver Frequency {aaC2xxxxxxx} where:

• xxxxxxxx = 8 characters

• Range: 10950000 to 11700000 in 125kHz steps

Set Receiver Gain {aaC4xx} where:

• xx = 2 characters

• Range: 30 to 50 (+30 dB to +50 dB, in 1 dB steps)

Enable External 10MHz IN {aaCEx} where x =:

• 0 to disable External 10MHz ref signal

• 1 to enable External 10MHz ref signal

Enable Remote # Just # sign

Disable Remote {aaCR0} {CR and zero}

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1.4 Environmental Use Information

A. Rack-Mounting - To mount this equipment in a rack, please refer to the installation instructions

located in the user manual furnished by the manufacturer of your equipment rack.

B. Mechanical loading - Mounting of equipment in a rack should be such that a hazardous condition

does not exist due to uneven weight distribution.

C. Elevated operating ambient temperature - If installed in a closed or multi-unit rack assembly,

the operating ambient temperature of the rack may be greater than room ambient temperature.

Therefore, consideration should be given to Tmra (Maximum Recommended Ambient Temperature).

D. Reduced air flow - Installation of the equipment in a rack should be such that the amount of air flow

required for safe operation of the equipment is not compromised. Additional space between unit

may be required.

E. Circuit Overloading - Consideration should be given to the connection of the equipment to the supply

circuit and the effect that overloading of circuits could have on over current protection and supply wiring.

Appropriate consideration of equipment name plate rating should be used, when addressing this concern.

F. Reliable Earthing - Reliable earthing of rack-mounted equipment should be maintained. Particular

attention should be given to supply connections other than direct connection to the Branch

(use of power strips).

G. Top Cover - There are no serviceable parts inside the product so, the Top Cover should not be removed.

If the Top Cover is removed the ground strap and associated screw MUST BE REINSTALLED

prior to Top Cover screw replacement. FAILURE TO DO this may cause INGRESS and/or EGRESS

emission problems.

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2.0 Installation

2.1 Mechanical

The 2016-109 consists of one RF/Controller PCB housed in a 1 RU (1 3/4 inch high) by 16 inch deep chassis. A

switching, ±12, +24, +5 VDC power supply provides power for the assemblies. The 2016-109 can be secured to

a rack using the 4 holes on the front panel. Figure 2.1 shows how the 2016-109 is assembled.

POWER

SUPPLY

FIGURE 2.1 2016-109 Mechanical Assembly

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2.2 Rear Panel Input/Output Signals

Figure 2.2 shows the input and output connectors on the rear panel.

AC - POWER IN

AC input for switching power supply.

100-240 ±10% VAC, 47-63 Hz.

J2 - RF IN

10.95 to 11.7 GHz, -70 to -40

dBm input signal. SMA (female)

see Table 2.2.

J1 - IF OUT

70 MHz, -25 to -5 dBm

output signal. BNC

(female) see Table 2.2.

J10 - MONITOR AND CONTROL

DB9 (female) - see Table 2.1

J3 - 10 MHz EXT REF INPUT

3 ± 3 dBm, 10 MHz external reference

input. 50/75 Ω BNC (female)

J18 - 10 MHz REF OUTPUT

3 ± 3 dBm, 10 MHz reference

output. 50/75 Ω BNC (female).

J20 - ETHERNET

CONNECTOR

(option W8/W18/ W28)

GND

J3J10J18

RF IN

10 MHZ REF

OUTPUT

10 MHZ

EXT REF

INPUT

MONITOR

AND

CONTROL

IF OUT

234

6789

J20

FIGURE 2.2 2016-109 Rear Panel I/Os

TABLE 2.1 JJ10

2.1 J10 Pinouts (RS-232C*)

Pin Function

1 Not Used

2 Rx+ (RS-232C)

3 Tx+ (RS-232C)

4 Not Used

5GND

6 Alarm Relay: Common

7 Alarm Relay: Normally Closed

8 Not Used

9 Alarm Relay: Normally Open

TABLE 2.2

IF/RF

2.2 IF/RF Connector Optionns

Options

Option IF RF

M BNC, 50Ω Type N, 50Ω

BNC, 75Ω Type N, 50Ω

BNC, 50Ω SMA, 50Ω

*Remote Serial Interface

Interface: DB-9 Female

Protocol: RS-232C, 9600 baud rate, no parity,

8 data bits, 1 start bit, 1 stop bit

2.3 Front Panel Controls and Indicators

Figure 2.3 shows the front panel controls and indicators.

EXECUTE

REMOTEALARM POWER

LCD DISPLAY

Display shows Downconverter

frequency in MHz and Gain in dB

S1 - MENU/EXECUTE BUTTON

Press this to get into Program mode

and to execute any changes.

DS3 - ALARM LED

Red LED indicates

downconverter alarm.

DS6 - POWER LED

Green LED indicates

presence of DC power.

DS1 - REMOTE LED

Yellow LED indicates

remote operation.

S2 - VERT. TOGGLE

Vertical toggle switch that controls values in the

Menu items when in program mode. Does not

function in the normal display mode

S3 - HORIZ. TOGGLE

Horizontal toggle switch that controls

which values are being adjusted. Does

not function in the normal display mode

F=11200.125

G=+30 REF=INT

FIGURE 2.3 2016-109 Front Panel Controls and Indicators

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2.4 Operation

2.4.1 Installing and Operating the 2016-109 Downconverter

1. Connect a -70 dBm to -40 dBm signal to RF IN, J2 (Figure 2.2)

2. Connect the IF OUT, J1, to the external equipment

3. Connect 100- 240 ± 10% VAC, 47 - 63 Hz to AC on the back panel.

4. Set the input frequency (See Section 2.5 Menu Settings).

5. Set the gain for +30 to +50 dB (See Section 2.5 Menu Settings).

6. Be sure DS6 (green, DC Power) is on and DS3 (red, Alarm) is off (Figure 2.3).

AC Fuse - The fuse is a 5 mm X 20 mm, 2 amp slow blow (Type T) and is inserted in the far slot in

the drawer below the AC input as shown in Figure 2.4. There is a spare fuse in the near slot. If a fuse

continues to open, the power supply is most likely defective.

AC Fuse - 2 amp slow blow (Type T),

5 mm X 20 mm

FUSE DRAWER

SPARE FUSE

INPUT

100-240± 10%VA

47-63 Hz

2A MAX

FUSE

TYPE T 2A GDC

250 VOLT

FOR 100 - 240 V~

FIGURE 2.4 Fuse Location and Spare Fuse

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2.5 Menu Settings

2.5.1 Functions

This section describes operation of the front panel controls. There are three operator switches, the LCD

display and alarm indicator LEDs. All functions for the equipment are controlled by these components. The

functions are (see Figure 2.5):

Power Up

Normal Display

Menu 1 Frequency in MHz

Menu 2 Gain (+30 to +50)

Menu 3 Set Unit to Remote Operation

Menu 4 Select External 10 MHz Ref

Save Menu When “R” is selected in any above menu or at the end of the menu options

Alarm indications appear on the LEDs (see figure 2.3).

All program changes must start with the operation of the Menu/Execute switch and must also end with the

operation of the Menu/Execute switch verified by the “Save Settings?” Menu. If this sequence is not followed,

none of the changes will take effect. If programming is initiated and no operator action takes place for

approximately 30 seconds (before the final press of the Menu/Execute switch) the display will revert to its

previous status and you will need to start over.

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2.5.2 Power On Settings

NOTE: THE LAST STATUS OF A UNIT IS RETAINED EVEN WHEN POWER IS REMOVED.

WHEN POWER IS RESTORED, THE UNIT WILL RETURN TO ITS PREVIOUS SETTINGS.

When power is first applied, the LCD display goes through three steps.

1. The LCD goes black to show all segments are functioning.

2. The software version will be displayed.

REV 1.0

3. The present frequency and gain of the downconverter is shown.

F = 11200.125

G = +30 REF=INT

The unit is now operational and ready for any changes the operator may desire.

2.5.3 Control Switches

1. Menu/Execute - Any change to the programming of the unit must be initiated by

pressing the Menu/Execute switch and completed by pressing the Menu/Execute switch.

2. Horizontal Switch - This switch is mounted so its movement is horizontal and moves the cursor

left or right.

3. Vertical Switch - This switch is mounted so its movement is vertical and has two functions:

a. During frequency, gain changes, the vertical movement will raise or lower the

number in the direction of the arrows.

b. For other functions such Mute on/off, the vertical switch will alternately turn

the function on or off regardless of the direction operated.

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2.5.4 Frequency Changes

At any time during the modification process, if you have made a mistake and do not wish to save the changes

you have made, do not press the Menu/Execute switch; simply do nothing for approximately 30 seconds,

and the system will return to the normal operating mode or scroll to “R” and push the menu/Execute switch and

select “NO” in the “SAVE SETTINGS?” window.

To change the FREQUENCY:

Operate the Menu/Execute switch until you get to the menu item you want to change see Figure 2.5

for the sequence of menu options. The following display is for changing the downconverter frequency:

F = 11200.125

G = +30 REF=INT

Pressing the Up/Down switch down will toggle the display to:

F = 11600.125

By using the horizontal rocker switch the cursor can be moved left or right .

F = 11600.125

NOTE: CHANGES DO NOT TAKE PLACE ON FREQUENCY UNTIL YOU GO TO

THE SAVE MENU AND INDICATE YOU WANT TO SAVE THE CHANGES.

When the display indicates the value desired you can push the Menu/Execute switch to get to the next item:

G = +30 R

OR you can scroll to “R”, push the Menu/Execute switch to get to:

SAVE SETTINGS? Y N

Selecting Y will save the new settings. Selecting N will revert to the previous settings.

Pushing the Menu/Execute switch then takes you to this:

F = 11700.000

G = +10

Figure 2.5 gives the menu items and how to make changes.

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2.5.5 Gain Changes

When you get to this menu note that the gain changes will be made as you make them but if you do not wish to

save the changes you have made, scroll to “R” and push the Menu/Execute switch and select “NO” in the

“SAVE SETTINGS?” window or do not press the Menu/Execute switch; simply do nothing for

approximately 30 seconds, and the system will return to the normal operating mode.

To change the GAIN:

Push the Menu/Execute switch to get to the gain setting (See Figure 2.5 for the sequence of menu options):

G = +30 R

Pressing the Up/Down switch will change the gain in 1 or 10 dB steps depending on the cursor location:

G = +40 R

By using the horizontal rocker switch the cursor can be moved left or right.

Pressing the Up/Down switch will toggle the display digit selected until you have the desired gain.

G = +40R

NOTE: THE GAIN WILL BE CHANGED AS YOU ADJUST THE NUMBERS. HOWEVER, THE

VALUE WILL NOT BE STORED UNTIL YOU INDICATE YES IN THE SAVE SETTINGS

WINDOW.

When the display indicates the value desired you can push the Menu/Execute switch to get to the next item:

REMOTE OFF R

OR you can scroll to “R” and push the Menu/Execute switch to get to:

SAVE SETTINGS? Y N

Selecting Y will save the new settings. Selecting N will revert to the previous settings.

Pushing the Menu/Execute switch then takes you to this:

F = 11200.125

G = +30 REF=INT

Figure 2.5 gives the menu items and how to make changes.

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2.5.5 Alarm Indications

An alarm condition for will occur if any local oscillator phase lock loop (PLL) comes out of lock.

The Mute LED will light if you select Mute and the Remote LED will light when you select the Remote mode.

ON POWER UP

NORMAL DISPLAY

PUSHING MENU/EXECUTE SEQUENCE

REV 1.00

F = 11200.125

G = +30 REF=INT

F = 11700.125

G = +30

SCROLL <>

SCROLL

PUSH BUTTON

REMOTE OFF

EXT REF

OFF

SCROLL <>

SCROLL

PUSH BUTTON

Power Up

Normal Display

Menu 1 Frequency

Menu 2 Gain (+30 to +50)

Menu 3 Set Unit to

Remote Operation

Menu 4 Select External

10 MHz Reference

Save? When “R” is selected or at

the end of the menu options.

G = +3

SCROLL <>

SCROLL

PUSH BUTTON

SCROLL <>

SCROLL

PUSH BUTTON

SAVE SETTINGS? Y N

SCROLL <>

SCROLL

PUSH BUTTON

FIGURE 2.5 Menu Display and Sequence

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CROSS TECHNOLOGIES, INC.

6170 Shiloh Road

Alpharetta, Georgia 30005

(770) 886-8005

FAX (770) 886-7964

Toll Free 888-900-5588

WEB www.crosstechnologies.com

E-MAIL [email protected]

2016-109 Manual_Rev 0 Page 18 08/25/16

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Model: 2016-109

Type: Owner's manual

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